Postdoctoral Fellow - Community Medicine and Population Health - 529622

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)

Department/Organization: 208122 - Community Med & Population Health

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary: The Postdoctoral Fellow provides for an internship and continuation of scholarly activity and research after achieving the PhD or other doctoral degree under the direction of a senior faculty member who serves as a mentor for the postdoctoral appointee.

Additional Department Summary: Works as a part of interdisciplinary team of researchers at the College of Community Health Sciences (CCHS). Performs supporting research and creative activities such as data analysis, monitoring outcomes, performing lab maintenance, and/or performing experiments. Independently contributes to the planning and design of research and creative projects. Assists in both short-term and long-term planning and project goals, as well as proposal development and dissemination of project findings. Duties are specifically related to research activities, require an advanced level of knowledge in a field of science or learning, are predominantly intellectual and varied in character, and require consistent use of discretion and judgment.

This position will support CCHS in fostering educational programs that prepare learners in population health principles and scholarship in medical education. Conducts innovative, community-based participatory research that influences population health and supports collaboration to address community health problems.

Required Department Minimum Qualifications: PhD or other terminal degree relevant to translational research. Background in population research, clinical investigation, and implementation science.

Skills and Knowledge: Ability to conduct independent and collaborative research. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Excellent attention to detail. Excellent computer skills, including Word and Excel. Strong scientific writing skills. Ability to maintain strict confidentially of protected health information and follow HIPAA regulations at all times.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience conducting research projects and developing scholarly products such as manuscripts and conference presentations. Experience conducting research projects relating to community medicine and population health.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Advertised: 05 Jun 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 15 Jun 2026 Central Daylight Time

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